Protein Bar
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2022
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Protein Bar stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Protein Bar's record stops at Jun 3, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Protein Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT UNISEX RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 86 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 4- QUARTS OF LIQUID WHOLE EGGS AND EGG WHITES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 49.8F, 56.8F, AND 3- GALLONS OF MILK AT ,50.8F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI APPROX 16-LBS, COST APPROX $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED UNCLEAN DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT, ( DUST PANS) PRIOR TO STORING TO PREVENT ANY INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ARTICES, SHELVING ON WALLS AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 12 BOTTLES OF CAPPED UNSWEETENED ICED TEAS IN A REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. ICE TEA(FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE). FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A VARIANCE FOR MANUAL CAPPING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE FOR MANUAL CAPPING FOR THESE UNSWEETENDED ICED TEAS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 12 CAPPED ICED TEA BOTTLES VALUED AT $25.00 AND APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 3LBS. SERIOUS CITATION. CDI.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: DID NOT FIND THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DSIPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM THE LAST INSPECTION DATED 3/10/2016. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CDI.SERIOUS CITATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON MOST LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TESTED AT 50PPM.QUATS CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MUST BE 200PPM.MANAGER CORRECTED THE FINAL RINSE BY RE-DOING THE FINAL RINSE WATER AND ADDING THE PROPER CONCENTRATION REQUIRED OF QUATS TO 200PPM DURING INSPECTION-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP LID. FOUND ABOVE RUSTY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL ALL FLOORS DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE WALLS IN FRONT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPIAR/REPLACE GRIMMY CAULKING AT WALL BASE WHERE IT MEETS THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE FAR LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Oct 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND ON SERVICE SIDE, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND AT REAR DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA, KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE REAR OF 2DR BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER AND ABOVE ASSEMBLY AREA ALSO AT FRONT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE AREA AT REAR BY PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 19, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK AND IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Protein Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Protein Bar on file is from Jun 3, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Protein Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Protein Bar.
Has Protein Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Protein Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Protein Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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